“creditor”

This page shows official legal definitions of “creditor” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.

Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

A person or company to whom a debt is owed.

Source: Law Handbook Glossary (Legal Services Commission of South Australia)
Jurisdiction: United States United States

A person to whom or business to which the debtor owes money or that claims to be owed money by the debtor.

Source: Glossary of Legal Terms (United States Courts)